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Hi, I am trying to get a 6.8-7" motor sheave to put on a 5HP 184T motor for a compressor I'm putting together. The motor has a 1-1/8" shaft. The pump is a Champion R15 with a dual groove flywheel. They take "B" belts such as a B-67 (70") or B-71 (74" length). I have an old compressor with a...

I've read things like there are only one or two pumps still made in the USA. Saylor Beall is usually one of them. I thought there were three, Saylor Beall, Jenny and Champion. I have read that Quincy parts are now made overseas. Can anyone clarify?

I am building a system with an air drier. I am thinking of 2 x 5HP compressors on 60 gallon tanks that then feed into a filter and go into an air drier that feeds into another 60 gallon tank. From there, the air can be filtered/regulated to point of use. Is this a bad idea? The thought was to...

Hi, I am thinking of making a base plate mounted compressor that feeds into a separate tank. Does the compressor need to be higher than the tank so the discharge line runs downhill? Or is this irrelevant?

I have a couple of air drills and have been trying to drill steel mild steel. The drills do fine with the smaller sizes but once I get up to 7/16" it seems like they bind up at the end. Even without hardly any pressure at all. One of them is a 700 RPM 0.6HP. The other is a 500 RPM 0.5HP but...

Trying to understand and eliminate pressure drop, I took some measurements. All tests were run with a 1HP angle grinder 35-37 SCFM. I have a 60 gallon tank with about 8-10' of 1/2" hose going into a 1/2" black iron pipe manifold that also gets a 1/2" feed from another compressor & a 3/8" feed...

I am wondering if anyone has experience with the FS Curtis CT series compressors. My local compressor shop pushes them pretty hard and supplies them to many of the tire shops and other shops in the area. Personally I don't care for them because FS Curtis is Fu Sheng (Chinese) Curtis. They...

I bought the Astroflex Hybrid hose to try: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01761XW7S/?tag=atomicindus08-20 and its nice only when there's no pressure in it. My Craftsman 3/8" air hose which is rubber and made in U.S.A. works far better with and without air pressure. Coils smooth and lays flat on...

I had a regular impact gun and upgraded to the MG725. I found the anvil stop feature of the Snap On gun to be nice. I am wondering how many people find this feature useful.

Is there any difference in performance between brands with rivet guns? Would a Sioux 4X perform the same as an CP 4X, or an Atlas Copco 4X in terms of power?

I'm getting a 5HP air compressor that currently has a 3 phase motor. I need to replace it with a 1 phase 230V motor. Because the compressor is located in the same general area where angle grinders are used, I am looking at getting a TEFC motor to keep the grinding dust out of the motor...

I bought a brand new Snap On PRDR3000A last summer off eBay and the thing has air leaks out the forward/reverse switch and on the rubber grip at the top. I am thinking there is something Snap On should be able to do for me. What is the best way to go about it? Should I call them and tell them...

Does anyone like these? I tried one and prefer their magnetic ones. I found the retention doesn't work that great.

Does the 272 use the same adapters as the 262? The catalog has a bunch of adapters but describes them as for the 262 series. The only 262 pressure tester now is air powered.

Compression testers often come with multiple hoses. Leak down testers seem to come with only one for the common M14 size. Is the idea that you will take your compression tester hoses, remove the valve, and use them on the leak down? Why not just sell one kit with everything? Or why sell the...

High quality die grinders are available in multiple power ratings and speeds. Common power is 0.3HP, 0.4HP, 0.6HP, 0.9HP, 1HP, or more. Speeds are often 12000, 15000, 18000, 20000, 25000, 30000 RPM... A lot of the abrasives I use are rated for 25,000 RPM for both 2 and 3". I am wondering if...

I have been using the old fashioned incandescent drop light for ages. I would like to entire the 20th century and get something newer, possibly cordless/rechargeable. Something that I can lay on a floor mat while working on a car interior, and possibly another one for on the garage floor or...

The FAR72C no longer shows up on the online catalog under 'air ratchets' but the gun metal version will come up if you search by part number. Only the FAR7200 shows up on the general listing. Any ideas what's going on?

I am looking at buying a large 10HP 120 gallon horizontal air compressor. I am wondering how I can move it, both to get it into place in the garage, and then later when I move to a new place. Ideally I would take it off its shipping pallet when its in the garage. I may need to dispose of the...

Can anyone recommend a good grease gun for greasing vehicle suspension? I have your basic grease gun with a long arm and a flexible hose. I am tired of liquified grease dripping out the end. Often I put a towel over the end and try to hold it all together. I have used various types of grease...